High School Design
Resume:
Kenneth Wayne Alexander II
Memphis, TN 38141
*********************@****.***
Portfolio: kenneth.foliohd.com
OBJECTIVE Secure a position in the Graphic Design field that permits use of my collegiate studies and knowledge gained through my internship to being a functioning asset within the industry.
EDUCATION
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh (Online Division)
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design
GPA: 3.8
University of Tennessee – Knoxville
Printmaking and 2D Studio Art
2009-2012
GPA: 3.2
Tuskegee University
Architecture and Design
2007-2009
GPA: 3.0
SUMMARY OF ACADEMICS
Created architectural designs using rapidograph pens, vellum, mylar and tracing paper
Worked on site plans for Tuskegee University and surrounding areas
Constructed sections, floor plans, roof plans, elevations and included handicap accessible venues in the building design
Drew and painted art work to make prints using copper, zinc, and stone plates
Created graphic designs for school and freelance projects with the use of photoshop, illustrator and Dreamweaver
Created .psd, .jpg,. docx, files through photoshop and exporting them to the desired documents and websites
Embedded designs on websites in HTML, and C++, along with establishing a java engine
Used AutoCAD and Revit for digital site designs to construct more detailed interior and exterior spaces
Used Protools and FL Studion to develop .flp, .wav, .wmv, .mp3, .aif, and .ptf for numerous projects
SKILLS
Graphic Design
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Bridge
Adobe Fireworks
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Flash Professional
Programming
Java Visual Basic C++
PHP
HTML
MS Access
MySQL Oracle
Architecture
Google SketchUp
AutoCAD
SolidWorks
MATLAB
Audio Production
ImageLine Fl Studio
Avid Protools
Cubase
MSOffice
Excel
Word
Powerpoint
EXPERIENCE
Good Advertising Memphis, TN 2012 – present Internship
Magazine layout creation using Adobe Indesign and Photoshop
Create ideas for companies through group meetings and adobe illustrator
Photo research of various topics for what each company has desired (i.e. community, health, business, marketing, and sciences)
Picture editing through Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create original designs for clients
Broadcast Music Nashville, TN 2008-2011 Entrepreneur
Managed and marketed music
Tower Room American Grille Memphis, TN 2004-2007 Server
Attend/serve customers from parties of 20 – 500+
Libertyland Memphis, TN 2003-2004 Game Operator
Operate and perform minor repairs on game machinery
Volunteer Experience
Bristerfest Festival Memphis, TN 2013 Artist/Art Vendor
Original work showcased
Crawfish Festival Memphis, TN 2013 Artist/Art Vendor
Original work showcased
Cooper Young Festival Memphis, TN 2013 Artist/art Vendor
Original mural painting along side the Midtown Market building.
HONORS/ACCOLADES
Overton High School Memphis, TN 2004-2007 CAPA Art Student
Overton High School Memphis, TN 2004-2007 Anti-violence Club
ACT-SO Medalists – competed in national drawing contest in Washington, D.C. in 2006 (bronze medal)
WHRK (K-97) The Next Big Thing Producer competition: Top Ten Finalist in 2011
Commercial Appeal front page for my mural design. September 14th, 2013
References
Roger Polak- R&S Consulting: 901-***-****
Eric Tillman- Robert Half Technology: 901-***-****
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